how many percent alcohol in white wine

How many units of alcohol are in white wine?

A 175ml glass of 13% Alcohol by Volume (ABV) white wine contains 2.3 units. The higher the ABV the more alcohol is in the drink and the stronger it is.

To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level, it’s important to follow the UK Chief Medical Officers’ (CMO) low risk drinking guidelines which advise it is safest not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis, spreading them evenly over three or more days.

A good way to cut down the amount we drink is to have several drink-free days each week.

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How many calories are there in white wine?

A 175ml glass of 13% ABV white wine contains 159. Drinking white wine will add to the overall calories we consume each day through the food we eat. But just like in other alcoholic drinks, the calories in white wine are ‘empty calories’, meaning they have no nutritional value. They don’t benefit our bodies in any way. Consuming extra calories through drinking can lead to weight gain.

Use our calculator to find out the calories in your drinks.

Check the strength of white wine

It’s simple to see how much alcohol is in a glass of white wine. Just look out for the Alcohol by Volume (ABV) which you’ll find on the label, or ask at the bar.

The ABV tells you what percentage of the wine is alcohol.

For example, a 175ml 13% ABV glass of white wine contains 13% pure alcohol. The higher the ABV, the more alcohol is in the drink and the stronger it is.

Easy ways to reduce the calories and units in white wine

1. Be size-savvy. Some venues may automatically serve wine in large (250ml) measures, which means even more units. Ask for a small (125ml) or medium/regular (175ml) glass instead.
2. Try a low-alcohol white wine. As people decide to drink less alcohol, manufacturers have responded with lower-alcohol white wines. Remember that they still contain alcohol, but a 5.5% ABV wine contains a lot less than regular strength options.
3. Have drink-free days. A few alcohol-free days each week can help you cut down. If you find it tough at first, try organising something fun to do instead – anything from a relaxing bath to trying a new exercise class.
4. Opt out of rounds. To stay in control, opt out of a round and drink at your own pace instead. You could also try alternating between alcoholic drinks and soft drinks or water.
5. Track your units. The Drinkaware app is a simple-to-use tool for keeping track of how much alcohol you’re drinking each week.

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WHICH WINE HAS THE HIGHEST ALCOHOL CONTENT

When deciding what wine to get, be it for personal use or to bring for a gift, it is important to consider the alcohol content of the wine. When pouring wine, the alcohol content needs to be known. Different amounts should be poured based upon the alcohol content of the specific wine. You do not want to give out a tad bit too much wine to coworkers by mistake when discussing business!

Different wines have varying levels of alcohol content. In modern times, there have become more efficient ways to make wine that allow higher alcohol content. The process involved when creating the wine is what provides it with distinct flavor and alcohol content. The grapes utilized to make the wine determine how the wine will taste and how intoxicating it will be.

The average ABV for wine is 11.6%, thus placing the average in our lowest alcohol content category for wines.

Categories of Wine by Percentage

The lowest alcohol content wines, which are under 12.5 percent, are within the categories of sparkling, white, and rose.  These wines include:

Sparkling – Italian Prosecco, Italian Asti

White – French  Vouvrey and Muscadet, German Riesling, Portuguese Vinho Verde, Spanish Txacolina

Rose – California White Zinfandel, Portuguese Rose

Wines with slightly higher alcohol content, from 12.5 to 13.5 percent, include:

Sparkling – California sparkling wine, French Champagne, Spanish Cava.
White – Austrian Grüner Veltliner, Australian Riesling, French Alsace white, French Loire and Bordeaux whites, French white Burgundy, Italian Pinot Grigio, New York Riesling, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Oregon Pinot Gris, South African Sauvignon Blanc, Spanish Albarino.
Rosé – French rosés, Spanish rosés.
Red – French Beaujolais and Burgundy, French Bordeaux, Italian Chianti, Spanish Rioja.

High alcohol content wines, from 13.5 to 14.5 percent, include:

White – Australian Chardonnay, California Chardonnay, California Pinot Gris, California Sauvignon Blanc, California Viognier, Chilean Chardonnay, French Sauternes, South African Chenin Blanc.
Red – Argentine Malbec, Australian Shiraz, California Cabernet Sauvignon, California Pinot Noir, California Syrah, Chilean Merlot, French Rhône red, Italian Barolo

Very high alcohol content wines, from 14.5 and up include:

White – French Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise (fortified), Portuguese Madeira (fortified), Spanish sherry (fortified).
Red – California Petite Sirah, California Zinfandel, Italian Amarone, Portuguese port (fortified).

Port Wine can end up with percentages as high as 20%, making them the seemingly most potent wine out there. It is said that some wines can go up to 21%, depending upon the individual bottle of wine.

The alcohol content of wine fluctuates depending upon the individual wine. There are differences in the fermentation process that cause the wine to have different percentages of alcohol content. There can be a difference of up to 1.5% from what is printed on the label, due to slight inconsistency.

Very Low (Under 12.5 Percent)

Moderately Low (12.5 to 13.5 Percent)

High (13.5 to 14.5 Percent)

Very High (More Than 14.5 Percent)